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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The AC power cord must be
changed only at a qualified
service shop.
Batteries or batteries
installed apparatus shall
not be exposed to
excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments
with this product will increase
eye hazard. As the laser beam
used in this CD/DVD player is
harmful to eyes, do not attempt to
disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
This label is located on the
bottom of the unit.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of uninsulated
“dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence
of important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Precautions
• Install this system so that the
AC power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket
immediately in the event of
trouble.
• The player is not disconnected
from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the player
itself has been turned off.
• To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
For customers in the U.S.A
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located at the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DVP-FX970
Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
b
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be
determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of
the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver.
–Connect the equipment i nto an
outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver
is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus
near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any
ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third
prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your